| Course title | |||||
| サステイナビリティ研究基礎B [Foundations of Sustainability Research B] | |||||
| Course category | courses for doctoral programs | Requirement | Credit | 2 | |
| Department | Year | ～ | Semester | 3rd | |
| Course type | 3rd | Course code | 1810102 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 野村 義宏, 伊藤 輝将 [NOMURA Yoshihiro, ITO Terumasa] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Scleroprotein and Leather Research Institute | Office | Email address | ||
| Course description |
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The course is composed of two parts: 1st part includes lectures and practicum and 2nd part involves proposal-writing workshops. The 1st part (lectures) will teach scientific literacy and analysis methods (skills) basic to sustainability research. Students will learn the basic methods and principles in finding scientific evidence. In particular, lectures will deal with the basic theories in social mathematics (statistics, economics, etc.), experimental design and analysis, systems engineering, artificial intelligence, etc., as well as with analysis methods that have wide-ranging applications in the real world, such as big data analysis, GIS, and cost-benefit analysis. Also, in order to deepen understanding of content regarding scientific literacy and analysis methods learned in the lectures, case study workshops will be held along with the lectures. The 2nd part (academic writing workshops) is aimed at mastering practical techniques in writing English papers. In particular, as introduction to a proposal, students will individually write an abstract on an assigned theme, and in the process, check, evaluate, and improve the written contents as necessary, and submit a final draft, after gaining an understanding of the essential points in academic English writing (including important pointers and rules) as well as of the characteristics of humanities/social sciences and natural sciences. |
| Expected Learning |
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The learning outcomes for this course include the following: 1. gain analytical abilities useful in articulating logical and pluralistic ways of thinking called for in international settings. 2. demonstrate basic theories, practical skills and effective English writing techniques for formulating and implementing international development strategies and plans. |
| Course schedule |
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#1. 10/15 Foundations of Sustainability Research B(1) AM: Demachi Kazue (TUFS): An analytical method for social research: RCT PM: Takeuchi Shinichi (TUFS): Technique of fieldwork #2. 10/22 Foundations of Sustainability Research B(2) AM: Yamamoto Kayoko (UEC): Analysis of Big Data/ Basics and Use Range of GIS PM: Katori Hiroko (TUAT), Yokoi Hiroshi and OKADA SHUDO Yoshiko (UEC): Sustainability from the viewpoint of natural scientists #3. 10/29 Foundations of Sustainability Research B(3) AM: Misawa Kazuhiko and Ito Terumasa (TUAT): Academic Research Writing PM: Guest Lecturer (TBD) #4. 11/6 Foundations of Sustainability Research B(4) AM: Hashiyama Tomonori (UEC): Basics of AI PM: Student Presentations (by D2 students) #5. 11/13 Foundations of Sustainability Research B(5) AM: Chitose Atsushi (TUAT): Basic Statistics & Economic Thinking PM: Guest Lecturer (TBD) #6. 12/4 Foundations of Sustainability Research B(6) AM: Group Work: Peer Review of Your Paper (1) PM: Group Work: Peer Review of Your Paper (2) |
| Prerequisites |
| You are recommended to prepare for, and review, the classes spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University for each class. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
| All lecture materials will be provided via the online classroom platform (Google Classroom) |
| References |
| Assessment/Grading |
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Term paper: 60% Participation and discussions: 40% |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| Course keywords |
| sustainability research, writing skills |
| Office hours |
| Tuesdays: 3pm-5pm, or email: department@go.wt-jdpsr.jp |
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| Lecture Language |
| English |
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| Last update |
| 4/20/2022 2:57:07 PM |